Cops: Woman stabbed in stomach by boyfriend at Adelitas Mexican Market in Norristown

NORRISTOWN — A 53-year old woman was stabbed in the stomach inside the Adelitas Mexican Market Saturday evening, according to police reports.

Just after 7 p.m., police responded to the 300 block of West Marshall Street, the location of the market, with reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, police spoke with a 53-year old female, who claimed she was stabbed by her boyfriend just five minutes before police arrived.

Officers observed a fresh puncture wound to the victim’s lower abdomen. The suspect, James Ryan, 53, of the 500 block of Church Street, was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, blue jeans and black shoes and walking south on Astor Street, away from the store.

The woman was transported to Montgomery Hospital for treatment to her injuries. Two witnesses, also employees of Adelitas, told police the stabbing occurred at the rear of the store, with one witness even having watched it occur on a surveillance camera monitor. The victim told police she and the suspect were arguing right before he entered the store.

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Police were able to recover a brown, Winchester folding knife with the inscription “Dad” written on the blade. Later that day, police received a medical call from Ryan on the 500 block of Astor Street. When police arrived, they matched the weapon to a Winchester knife case they found, as well as the victim’s wallet. Ryan was arrested on the spot. He is charged with aggravated assault and related offenses.

Man arrested on drug charges

NORRISTOWN — Police responded to the 1300 block of Astor Street Saturday night around 8:30 a.m. with reports of a suspicious person on the premises. The 911 caller told police the suspect was wanted by police and would likely resist if apprehended.

According to police reports, officers canvassed the back yards of the homes in that area and eventually located a male, fitting the suspect’s description, walking from a rear yard towards Astor Street. When police approached, they reported that the suspect gave them a false name, and when they attempted to pat him down, that’s when Bobby Hampton, 38, of the unit block of East Elm Street, fled.

Police attempted to use a Taser to stop Hampton but the probes missed him completely. He then reportedly ran north on Arch Street and then west on Poplar Street, where officers were able to catch up with him.

Police confiscated a sandwich baggie on Hampton with a substance inside consistent with marijuana. He was then taken into custody and held for arraignment.

Police investigate domestic dispute

NORRISTOWN — A 28-year old woman who reportedly awakened her boyfriend in the middle of the night called 911 early Saturday morning, reporting a domestic assault.

According to police reports, officers were called to the 300 block of East Airy Street around 1:35 a.m. Upon arrival at the scene, police were met with the suspect and the victim, who both reside at the above address.

The victim told police that when she arrived home from work in the wee morning hours Saturday, she turned the light on in her bedroom and woke up her boyfriend, Franklin Golson, 35. Golson reportedly became enraged immediately, grabbed the woman’s neck and spit in her face.

The suspect reportedly told police that when the victim entered the room, she was yelling and causing a disturbance. He also denied putting his hands on her and spitting on her. There were no visible marks on the victim’s neck or face.

An investigation is pending.

Police confiscate two blocks of heroin from vehicle

NORRISTOWN — Two blocks of heroin were confiscated from a suspicious-looking vehicle Thursday around 5:45 p.m. on the 400 block of Stanbridge Street.

According to police reports, Sheldon Ziro, 44, of the 100 block of Centre Avenue, was driving his white Kia Sportage in the area of Stanbridge and Airy streets, an area with a criminal history of prostitution, drug arrests and firearms offenses.

Police patrol reportedly observed Ziro pick up a thin, black male, age 18 to 21 in the area, the drive south to Main Street, where he stopped at a traffic light for five to 10 seconds. This is when the young male reportedly exited the vehicle and began to walk south across Main Street. Police observed the male turn around and look back at the police cruiser several times as he was walking.

Police stopped Ziro’s car near West Main Street and Rosemont Avenue and he subsequently surrendered two bundles of heroin. Each bundle contained 14 blue, wax paper packets, stamped “cash money” on them.